It even happens to New Yorkers who have good health insurance coverage - surprise medical bills that can total tens of thousands of dollars.
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Monthly Archives: November 2012
T.O.T.- Wednesday 11/21/12
TALKoftheTOWN
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Police Seek Suspect in Pine Street Bridge Shooting
Saranac Lake Police are investigating a report of a robbery. At approximately 6:45 PM Tuesday, 11/20/2012, a person called 911 to report being shot. Police located the victim, 55 YOA, was located on the train trestle near Pine St in the Village of Saranac Lake. The victim reported to police he was walking in...
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St Joes / Women’s Civic Chamber Sponsor Free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Saranac Lake Adult Center
The Saranac Lake Adult Center will be open Thanksgiving Day from 9am until 4pm and Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from Noon until 4pm with Take Out Available and Delivery to those without transportation. For more details call 891-2980.. Dinner includes all of the traditional favorites – Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Corn,...
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K&J Interviews Jordanna Mallach – Homeward Bound Adirondacks
A New Homeward Bound Office Opens in Saranac Lake. Jordanna Mallach is Program Coordinator for Homeward Bound Adirondacks. This new organization is reaching out to the community and you may see them at community events speaking about their work especially now that they’ve opened their new facility on Helen Hill and unless they’re out...
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WNBZ’s Tips for Slow Drivers – GET OUT OF THE WAY!
No doubt most of us will be traveling somewhere for Thanksgiving. And Safety is a big part of any holiday weekend, especially this one.. So we’ve prepared a few tips from different sources to lend a hand with driving to and from your destination.. Here’s step number one… get gas today and make sure...
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Tupper Lake Trustee Speaks Out on Regional Tourism Marketing in the Tri-Lakes
The Village of Tupper Lake should be part of a regional marketing and tourism initiative. That’s the word from Village Trustee Rick Donah. He’s responding to Jessica Collier’s Article yesterday in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise describing a visit from Saranac Lake’s Chamber of Commerce President Craig Stevens, Saranac Lake Village Trustee Paul Van Cott,...
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T.O.T.- Monday 11/19/12
TALKoftheTOWN
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Sheriff Mulverhill Sponsors Fanklin County Hurricane Sandy Relief
Franklin County Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill is holding a donation drive to collect needed items for the victims Hurricane Sandy in New York City, and Long Island. This drive, sponsored by the New York State Sheriff’s Association, is part of a statewide effort in cooperation with the Salvation Army. Sheriffs’ offices around the state are...
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A Lesson in “Paying it Forward” From Superstorm Sandy
A bus full of members of the United Federation of Teachers drove from New York City last year to help residents of the Schoharie School District clean up after a catastrophic tropical storm. This year, a bus is headed in the other direction, part of relief efforts organized by upstate New York teachers. At...
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WNBZ congratulates all 2012 Zone 6 “All State” Music Students
Elizabethtown Central School doubled it’s enrollment on Friday as students from all 18 schools in Zone 6 converged on the school for the day to prepare for the 2012 Zone 6 Area All State Music Festival held this weekend in E-town… The Selection Committee included Kimberly Weems from Lake Placid, Keith Kogut from Saranac...
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Ski & Snowboard Screening at LPCA
Warren Miller’s FLOW STATE to be screened at LPCA Ski & Snowboard Addicts Take Note! Co-presented by LPCA, The Cottage and Whiteface; sponsored by NYSEF, Placid Planet, and Mountain Khakis The Lake Placid Center for the Arts presents their Annual Ski Season Film Event – Warren Miller’s FLOW STATE on Saturday, November 17. Doors open at 6:30pm, give-aways begin...
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More Support for Re-Opening Rail Corridor UMP in Harrietstown
The Town of Harrietstown becomes the most recent municipality to ask New York State to re-visit the Unit Management Plan for the Rail Corridor between Lake Placid and points South of the Adirondacks…. Recently, Iowa Pacific Holdings announced their interest in working with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad to restore the rail line between Utica...
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North Elba Moves forward with plans for Recreational Trail on Rail Corridor
The Town of North Elba Board is moving forward with a project to build a recreational trail from Lake Placid to Ray Brook. While many on the board were uncomfortable with the three point one million dollar expense, they’ve taken a new look at proposals to reduce the overall costs to build the trail...
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Hiking and Ski Trail Connects Mt Pisgah with Old Lake Colby Road
The Village of Saranac Lake secures easements from Mt. Pisgah to Old Lake Colby Road. easments, representing phase one of a plan to introduce a connector for use by cross-country skiers, hikers and mountain bikers between Mt Pisgah and Dewey Mountain. Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau says The first easement was granted by James...
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Blue Seed Studios Presents another Live at BluStage Concert Tomorrow
The BlueSeed Studios “Live at BluStage” Concert Series presents the International Guitar Duo of Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb. Saturday, November 17th – 7:30pm at Blue Seed Studios, 24 Cedar Street, Saranac Lake
. Tickets: $14.00/$12.00 BluSeed Members “Fresh and exciting… these guys ROCK!” - Tommy Emmanuel, Guitar Virtuoso For Tickets call 518-891-3799 or email art@bluseedstudios.org. BluSeed Studios is a member...
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Lake Placid Library Showcases Carl Rubino
“How I see the Adirondacks,” is the theme by fine arts photographer Carl Rubino in his upcoming show at the Lake Placid Public Library. All are invited to a free reception for the opening from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, November 16. The exhibit will encompass the past five years of Rubino’s work which...
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T.O.T.- Thursday 11/15/12
Talk of the Town 11-15-12 Take down the political signs
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K&J – Interviews Town of Franklin Supervisor Art Wilman
The Town of Franklin Voted to approve their 2013 budget yesterday. Today on the K&J show we spoke with Town of Franklin Supervisor Art Wilman about the new Rescue District in the Budget which replaces the Saranac Lake Fire District, and the Highway Department budget. Plus we talk about the Kate Mountain Recreation Park...
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Federal Court Case Lands in Plattsburgh
U.S. District Court Judge Glenn T. Suddaby Brings the Douglas civil Rights Lawsuit to Plattsburgh. The Douglas lawsuit calls into question the practices and conduct of the APA, the Adirondack Council, and names several individuals representing these organizations as co-defendants. Matthew Norfolk is representing Mr Douglas. He says the issues should be heard and...
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Saranac Lake Receives Updated Comprehensive Plan Draft
A new Comprehensive vision for the future of Saranac Lake is presented to the board at their regular meeting on Tuesday Night.. The Document is intended to outline research, and input from the community to highlight future goals and objectives.. The Village of Saranac Lake represents a unique blend of heritage, setting and most...
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WNBZ On the Air – In Depth – Reviewing The Town of North Elba Park District
North Elba’s Park District is a unique entity in the State of New York and represents more than half of the Town of North Elba’s 2013 budget. WNBZ looks at this in depth today as we continue our review of the North Elba Budget approved by the board following Tuesday’s Budget Hearings.. AUDIO –...
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Carl F. Jacobs
Carl F. Jacobs, age 79, of Payville Lane, Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at home. Born in Lake Kushaqua, New York on September 18, 1933, he was the son of Perley and Teresa (MacDonald) Jacobs. Carl married Grace Patricia Johnson on February 27, 1965. She predeceased him on October 9, 2005. Carl...
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Joy to the Children Thanks Nadine Duhaime for 26 years of Service
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts invites everyone to usher in the holidays and celebrate the season of giving at the 26th Annual Joy to the Children Benefit. This gala event co-chaired by Erin Perkins and Sharon Wood will be held at the Mirror Lake Inn on Thursday, December 6 from 6-9pm. Tickets...
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A Focus on Biking in the Adirondacks – and the Saranac Lake Wild Forest Management Plan
The Village of Saranac Lake is calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Adirondack Park Agency (APA) to swiftly approve a draft unit management plan (UMP) for the Saranac Lake Wild Forest to include many added trails for mountain biking and hiking. Community Development Director Jeremy Evans says there are lot...
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North Elba Finalizes 2013 Budget
The Town of North Elba approved the proposed 2013 Budget on Tuesday night and WNBZ begins a week-long review of the specifics.. Today, we’re focusing on the General Fund balances, Cathy Gregory is the Town’s Budget Officer She presented the finalized 2013 proposed budget to the board during a Public Hearing Tuesday Evening. AUDIO...
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Village of Saranac Lake Considers Skateboarding Park Options
The Village of Saranac Lake Tables a resolution proposing to place the recently donated Skateboard Park Equipment on the tennis court in Ampersand Park. Village Residents who are neighbors of the park are in attendance at the meeting along with other community members who have come out for the discussion have filled the meeting...
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K&J Interviews Trudeau Chief Ronald Goldfarb
Benjamin Brewster, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Trudeau Institute, announced the appointment of Dr. Ronald H. Goldfarb as Trudeau’s sixth President, Director and CEO, effective October 1, 2012. Dr. Goldfarb, who has more than 30 years of experience in cancer research and development in both academic and industrial settings, most recently...
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Cuomo Launches New Commission to Study Utilities Storm Preparation and Management
RECOMMEND REFORMS TO OVERHAUL REGULATION OF ENTIRE SYSTEM TO BETTER DEAL WITH EMERGENCIES Commission to Investigate Companies’ Preparedness and Make Recommendations to Improve Future Response to Major Weather Incidents Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed an Executive Order to establish a commission under the Moreland Act that will investigate the response, preparation, and management...
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SUNY Plattsburgh Students Raising Funds for Hurricane Sandy Relief
SUNY Plattsburgh students are joining forces to raise funds for the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy relief effort. Organizations, individual students, sororities and fraternities have staged coin drives in the residence halls, are hosting tabling events at the Angell College Center and Champlain Centre Mall and will be engaging in other efforts in the...
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Wild Center Hosts Adirondack Youth Climate Summit
The Wild Center Fourth Adirondack Youth Climate Summit November 14th & November 15th, 2012 New at the fourth Adirondack Youth Climate Summit! Plenary session and workshop by the Alliance for Climate Education (ACE), a national nonprofit dedicated to educating America’s high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something...
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